The Seamless Artemisia Sweater

Worked from the top down, the Seamless Artemisia Sweater features set-in sleeves, knit-in pockets and lace details - all designed by Mercedes Tarasovich-Clark.

Known for cute, feminine and fashionable sweaters, Mercedes brings a brand-new design to Craftsy! She'll teach you shaping at the back neck, shoulders and waist that will provide a flattering fit. As you knit along with Mercedes, you'll learn her techniques for short-row shaping, knitting in the round, following lace charts and lots of nifty tips and tricks. Choose to knit three-quarter or full-length sleeves, building in as much ease as you like. You'll finish with a sweater you'll be pleased to wear or give.

Lesson 2. Choosing a Size

Lesson 3. Casting On

Get those stitches on your needles as Mercedes takes you step-by-step through the process of casting on.

34:59

Lesson 4. Neckline & Shoulder Shaping

Learn to get the right size and all-important shaping when making your sweater's neckline and shoulders.

18:32

Lesson 5. Continuing the Yoke

Work your way down from the collar with Mercedes' simple instructions and begin your lacework!

14:55

Lesson 6. Sleeve & Armhole Shaping

Get those shoulders and armholes to fit perfectly by following these simple yet detailed instructions.

10:21

Lesson 7. Splitting Body From Sleeves

Place sleeve stitches on hold while you knot the body with Mercedes' help and expert tips and techniques.

16:21

Lesson 8. Waist Shaping

Increase the hip width or decrease the waist to give your sweater a perfect fit. Mercedes' methods will help your knitting reflect your size and shape.

12:51

Lesson 9. Adding Pockets

You can add cute pockets to this beautiful sweater with just a few extra steps! Learn to work the lining and flawlessly attach your pockets.

10:05

Lesson 10. Finishing Sleeves

Knit down the sleeves, beginning your decreases and then bind off with Mercedes' step-by-step instruction and helpful pointers.

21:44

Lesson 11. Finishing

Polish off your pretty sweater with a tiny bit of sewing and weaving in the end. Mercedes also shows you how to properly block your creation!

"I wasn't sure I could knit a sweater, let alone a sweater with a lace design and pockets. Mercedes Tarasovich-Clark knits along with you and takes you step-by-step through the entire project. I had never knit from a chart before, never used double pointed needles. Mercedes showed me how and I did it!" - Icandoit2California

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Lesson 1. Introduction

Meet Mercedes and learn about the Artemisia sweater you'll be making with her step-by-step guidance.

Mercedes' work has been showcased in Interweave Knits and Twist Collective. An admitted comic book geek, she loves to play with colors, patterns and textures. Her background in fiber arts began as a kid in Connecticut – sewing and crafting – and grew into the pursuit of a degree in fiber arts from the Savannah College of Art and Design.

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Class rating

(22 reviews)

Teacher

by SusanET on February 15, 2015

I love her. It's like sitting down to knit with an old friend!

I love her. It's like sitting down to knit with an old friend!

Student In The Round

by Fiddleplay on November 17, 2014

So understandable and visual! Love it! Thank you!

So understandable and visual! Love it! Thank you!

Lovely

by kathrynm55 on October 4, 2014

I can't wait to finish a few other projects and start this sweater. It is beautiful.

I can't wait to finish a few other projects and start this sweater. It is beautiful.

great class

by denlo on July 24, 2013

I have knitted the sweater and the course helped me a lot. I recommend this class, it is great and the sweater is just fabulous.

Thanks a lot!

I have knitted the sweater and the course helped me a lot. I recommend this class, it is great and the sweater is just fabulous.

Thanks a lot!

Wonderful Class

by suesspfarrside on April 18, 2013

This was my first online class ever and I learned so much. The class more than met my expectations. Mercedes is an excellent teacher; she explains things very clearly and shows you exactly what she is doing. The 30 sec. repeat is a terrific feature. I am very happy with my sweater and can't wait to finish blocking it and wear it. I would definitely recommend this class.

This was my first online class ever and I learned so much. The class more than met my expectations. Mercedes is an excellent teacher; she explains things very clearly and shows you exactly what she is doing. The 30 sec. repeat is a terrific feature. I am very happy with my sweater and can't wait to finish blocking it and wear it. I would definitely recommend this class.